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Capítulo 1598: Chapter 561: Turning the Tables on Tang Song

The wind blew into the bedroom through the half-open window, carrying the coolness unique to autumn nights.

Cheng Qiuyu leaned against the headboard, resting a sketch pad on her knees, her fingertips holding a sketching pencil.

The pencil tip scratched softly on the paper surface.

On the paper, a figure gradually took shape.

Short, tousled hair, a turtleneck sweater, a gentle expression…

In the interplay of light and shadow, there was an unmistakable artistic flair.

When she drew to the eyes, her hand suddenly paused.

Her pencil hovered in mid-air, hesitating to fall.

She lowered her head, staring at the half-formed outline in the picture, her expression gloomy.

In her mind, memories seemed to uncontrollably emerge.

An unexpected encounter in a car, his outstretched hand, the sound and closeness during their cycling test drive, intimacy on a bus, his smile while eating hot pot together, shopping…

Cheng Qiuyu stared blankly for a long time, eventually putting down the pencil, slowly rising to walk to the window.

She hugged her arms, her forehead gently against the cold glass, her gaze looking downstairs through the night.

The street was silent and still, nothing visible, only the occasional flashing of headlights.

“Tang Song…”

She softly called out, then sighed.

She opened the messenger bag hanging there, taking out a lipstick from inside.

This was given to her by Tang Song when they went shopping that afternoon.

It wasn’t expensive, just a roadside shop, costing tens of yuan.

Yet it made her heart race for half a day.

Like receiving candy from grandma when she was a child.

Cheng Qiuyu gently stroked the lipstick lid, her lips slightly lifted, then quickly fell.

When did she start liking him?

She struggled to recall, trying to pinpoint a clear moment but realized it was a gradual process.

Initial meeting at Glimmer Coffee, Su Yu’s rally in Shanghai, cycling in the ancient town, Lingling’s birthday party, Songmei Clothing…

Every time she thought their story had temporarily ended, they would meet somewhere again.

Even Cheng Qiuyu had to admit, they indeed had a lot of fate.

Perhaps she had felt fondness for him long ago.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have ended up sitting on his back seat during cycling.

But long-term psychological and physiological issues made her instinctively resist this affection.

Including later discovering the relationship between the senior and him.

Beginning to forcibly suppress her feelings, trying to block out these unrealistic thoughts.

But the more she suppressed, the stronger the rebound.

Cheng Qiuyu bit her lip hard.

Gao Mengting values friends deeply, especially after experiencing betrayal, she’s particularly sensitive about “trust.”

She really didn’t want to hurt this kind-hearted senior.

And tonight, she felt the senior’s probing.

During the six months they lived together, although not too close due to busy work, Gao Mengting knows her well.

And she knows her psychological and physiological issues.

That’s why she was so shocked to see her sitting on Tang Song’s back seat.

Afterwards, whether buying wine at the supermarket or just walking around.

Clearly, the senior likely saw through her thoughts.

Will she be kicked out later? Will she be hated?

What choice will Tang Song make?

He and the senior are starting a business together, their relationship is deep, surely he will distance himself from her for the senior.

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I was wrong.”

She muttered softly, pain surfacing on her face.

She suddenly slapped herself hard, pinched her thigh a few times.

She has a personality prone to extremity.

Just then.

“Ka-da—” the sound of the door lock turning echoed.

Footsteps followed.

“Qiuyu, we’re back!” Gao Mengting’s lazy shout rang out.

Cheng Qiuyu quickly snapped out of her state, tidying her hair, hiding her cheeks.

Feigning calmness, she opened the bedroom door.

The living room lights were gentle, the two embraced as they came in from the entrance.

Gao Mengting leaned against Tang Song’s arm to change shoes, her expression relaxed, a smile floating on her face.

“Senior, you’re back.” Cheng Qiuyu hurriedly went forward to take the coat, poured two cups of hot water, placed them on the coffee table, “Have some hot water.”

“Thank you Qiuyu, I was just a bit thirsty.”

Gao Mengting graciously accepted, drank over half in gulps.

Tang Song picked up the other cup, sipped, his gaze resting on her, thoughtful.

After just over half an hour apart, the Dream Flower Seed above her head had grown considerably and was swaying violently, emitting a gentle yet anxious green glow.

Watching her seemingly calm appearance, Tang Song silently shook his head.

Such a psychologically “dark” little girl…

“Oh, Qiuyu.” Gao Mengting put down the cup, suddenly said, “Tang Song had some drinks tonight, plans to stay here for the night, you don’t mind, right?”

Cheng Qiuyu’s throat moved, softly said, “I don’t mind.”

After speaking, she instinctively glanced at Tang Song standing there, her heartbeat accelerating.

“Hehe, that’s good, I was really afraid you wouldn’t accept.” Gao Mengting chuckled lightly, patting Tang Song’s chest, “I sweated quite a bit, need to take a shower, there are fruits and yogurt in the fridge, don’t be shy, help yourself.”

Then, she took a couple of change of clothes and a towel from the balcony, headed into the bathroom.

The living room instantly quieted down, now only the two of them.

Cheng Qiuyu glanced at Tang Song, then immediately looked away, softly said, “Do you want anything to eat? I’ll get it for you.”

“No need.” Tang Song shook his head, strolled to her, said softly, “Are you okay Qiuyu?”

“I-I’m fine, feeling good.” She withdrew a bit, trying to create some distance.